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Retained knife blade and acute superior vena cava obstruction
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Wentworth Hospital, Durban, South Africa.
The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1988
Summary
A retained knife blade caused acute superior vena cava obstruction. Surgical repair using a venous cannula as a stent successfully treated the caval lacerations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction is a critical condition.
- Traumatic injuries to the SVC can lead to severe complications.
Observation:
- A case involving a retained knife blade transfixing the SVC is presented.
- This foreign body caused acute obstruction of the SVC.
Findings:
- Surgical repair of the caval lacerations was performed.
- A venous cannula was utilized as a stent to facilitate the repair.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare cause of SVC obstruction.
- The use of a venous cannula as a stent is a viable technique for managing SVC lacerations.
- Effective management of SVC injuries is crucial for patient survival.